DOWNLOAD FORM: Fill out this application and bring it with you when you visit the shelter to adopt a pet.

Do you live in Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, or unincorporated Thurston County and you’re having problems with a neighbor’s pet?  Fill out this form to get assistance in resolving the problem.  Note: if you live in unincorporated Thurston County, please READ THIS before downloading the statement of complaint.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Print this form and then mail, fax or drop it off at the Shelter.
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ONLINE SUBMISSION: You can now submit a Statement of Complaint online.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Fill in this log and return it to the shelter if you are having recurring problems with a neighbor’s barking dog.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Need to license or renew your pets’ licenses? You can visit the shelter in person, visit one of many licensing locations, renew or license by phone with a credit card, or mail this form with a check.

• Animal Services, 3120 Martin Way, Olympia
• Capital City Grooming & Pet, 113 Fir St NE, Olympia
• Chambers Prairie Vet Hospital, 3100 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia
• Deschutes Animal Clinic, 7248 Capital Blvd SE, Tumwater
• Farmhouse Family Pet Practice, 7602 Steilacoom Rd SE, Lacey
• Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital, 8919 Martin Way E, Lacey
• Healthy Pets Animal Hospital, 2022 4th Ave E, Olympia
• Hedden’s Pharmacy, 196 Sussex Ave W, Tenino
• Kipert’s Korner Feed, 8439 Old Hwy 99, Olympia
• Lacey Animal Clinic, 4242 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey
• Lacey City Hall, 420 College St SE, Lacey
• Mt. View Vet Hospital, 4620 Whitman Lane SE, Lacey
• Olympia City Hall, 601 4th Ave E, Olympia
• Olympia Vet Hospital, 155 Division St NW, Olympia
• Ralph’s Thriftway, 1908 4th Ave NE, Olympia
• Scattercreek Animal Clinic, 7430 183rd Ave SW, Rochester
• Steamboat Animal Hospital, 6531 Sexton Dr NW, Olympia
• Tanglewilde Animal Hospital, 7447 Martin Way, Lacey
• Thurston County Courthouse, 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia (For county residents only.)
• West Olympia Animal Hospital, 1602 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia

DOWNLOAD FORM: Are you over 61 years of age and low income, or are you disabled and low income? You may qualify for a reduced fee pet license. Complete this application and send it in with your license form.

DOWNLOAD FORM: If you or your legal dependent are disabled and use an animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability (per ADA), you qualify for a no-fee pet license for that animal. Complete this application and send it in with your license form.

DOWNLOAD FORM: If you have a pet or pets that need to be spayed or neutered, and are low-income, we may be able to help you. SNAP applications accepted in person on the first business day of the month.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Animal Services’ budget for 2016.

DOWNLOAD FORM: A detailed report about the shelter. Great for older students working on research papers about our community’s homeless pets.

DOWNLOAD FORM: How many animals come into the shelter each week? What happens to them? A good report for students from 5th grade up.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Does your dog bark and irritate you and the neighbors? Here are the laws about barking and tips on preventing it.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Does your neighbor’s dog bark and bark, keeping you awake or disturbing your day? Here are the laws and some tips to help you.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Many of us are unaware that nuisance pet laws apply to cats, too. If you have cats, or are having problems with cats, please read this infomation.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Everything you need to know about sharing parks and trails with pets.

DOWNLOAD FORM: A general guide to local laws regarding pets.

LINK TO CURRENT ORDINANCE: Lacey Laws.

LINK TO CURRENT ORDINANCE: Pet shops.

Lacey ordinances regarding pets.
Disclaimer: The City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Municipal Code

LINK TO CURRENT ORDINANCE: Olympia laws.  (Click on Municipal Code listing, then Title 6, Animals)

LINK TO CURRENT ORDINANCE: Pets shops.  (Click on Municipal Code listing, then Title 5, Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations)

LINK TO CURRENT ORDINANCE: Chickens and other livestock.  (Click on Municipal Code listing, then Title 18, Unified Development Code)

Olympia ordinances regarding pets.
Disclaimer: The City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Municipal Code.

LINK TO CURRENT ORDINANCES: Tumwater Laws, Pet Shops, Livestock.

Tumwater ordinances regarding pets.
Disclaimer: The City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Municipal Code.

LINK TO CURRENT ORDINANCE: Thurston County Laws.

LINK TO CURRENT ORDINANCE: Pet shops.

County ordinances regarding pets.
Disclaimer: The City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Municipal Code.

DOWNLOAD FORM: How to safely clip a cat’s nails–a great alternative to de-clawing.
(And it’s easier than you think!)

DOWNLOAD FORM: How to safely clip a dog’s nails.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Advice on how to control your dog’s barking habit.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Thinking of de-clawing your cat? Please read this before you decide.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Can’t figure out what to feed Fluffy of Fido? Here’s a short guide to help you sort it all out.

DOWNLOAD FORM: A listing of apartments in the Thurston County area that accept pets.

DOWNLOAD FORM: A terrific guide to planning for our pets in the event of a family emergency or disaster.

DOWNLOAD FORM: A wallet card you can print and carry with you, listing emergency contacts for your pet’s care.

DOWNLOAD FORM: This special resource from American Humane Association helps new and expectant parents and caregivers introduce their infants and children to their pets – and their pets to new infants and children – safely and confidently.

DOWNLOAD FORM: Did you find injured or possibly-orphaned wildlife? This explains what to do and information on finding wildlife rehabilitators.